Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-31

BY Mr.. Boutelle (Me.,-A resolution directing
the committee on foreign affairs to report back
forthwith the Senate retaliation pill.
M taoSsTIg Of the Mas
bin. "'''e ~ iA'0' VI 'ne ie'anA''0n
By Mr.: Findlay Mich, for the protection of per-
the United states.
BY Mr.. 7. J. campbell N " increasing to
sna se sne sadanes = OF the Supreme Court Justices
By Mr Me1riman MY providing for the issue of
TO REPEAL THE CHARTERS OF STREET RAILROADS.
BY MI. Henderson N. C.). by request, repeating
the charters OF the Washington and Georgetown
and Metropolitan railroad companies OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia
By Mr. ONein Pa.) authorizing repositories Id
SU et Library OF & ana
by memorial OF citizens OF Philadelphia in its
favor1
CHANGING THE DATE OF INAUGURATION DAY, ETC.
BY MT. Grain CTexas)-ReSolutio proposing con-
stltutionai amendments changing Inauguration
day to the last Tuesday in April; providing that
the Ffft1eth Congress shall terminate on the 3lst
OF December. 1888, and the F1fty-flrst Congress
shau tnen Degfn: and providing that senators
whose term Of ONCE would not expire until March
4, 1883, shall continue in Office until their sue
cessors are appointed or elected.
BY Mr Breckinridge Ky.l.To incorporate the
American Association OF the Red Cross.
By MI. Libbey Va)-TO regulate duty on I'm
ported malt liquor.
PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM ACTING
AS RAILROAD ATTORNEYS.
By Mr.. McRea Ark.)-Prohibiting members OF
Congress from acting as attorneys or employees for
railroad companies holding charters or having
grants Of land or pecuniary aid from the United
States. Mr.. McRea asked for its immediate con-
sideration; but Mr. Parker n; ~ objected, stat
Ing that the bill was one which should have proper
consideration. 1t was referred to the committee
on the judiciary.
WAGES AT THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
Mr.. Foran Ohio, from the committee on labor,
reported bill to revise the rates OF wages OF cer
tain employees of the Government Printing Onice.
Committee of the whole.
TIE 1892 CELEBRATION.
Mr.. Singleton, (M1ss) from the committee on
printing reported back Senate concurrent reSOlu-
r1On for the appointment OF joint committee to
take into consideration the expediency of holding
tiOn OF the discovery OF America. House calendar.
Mr. wilkins (Ohio), from the committee on
banking and currency, reported back adversely
resolution calling on the Secretary OF the Treasury
for Information as TO whether national banks in
New York city recently took action tending to
tighten the money market. Laid on the table
THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL
The House then went into committee of the
whole (Mr. Matson, of Indiana, In the chair on
the agricultural appropriation bill.
The Seizure Of British SehOOners.
A DENIAL BY SECRETARY BAYARD, But DAMAGES
WILL BIZ PAID BY THIS GOVERNMENT.
Although the Secretary OF State has not yet an
nounced that the British schooners were unlaw-
fully seized and held, it is learned on very good
authority that this will be the outcome OF the
whole matter, and that proper damages will be
paid by this government for the losses by deten-
ton It is understood that this Is in accordance
with an opinion OF the Attorney General after
carefully considering all the court proceedings,
which showed that the vessels were catching seals
outside the threeme line, and were therefore well
within their rights according to the construction
this government has always insisted upon.
District i'm Congress-.
PROTECTION OF THR MONUMENT GROUNDS.
In the Senate to-day Mr. Spooner, from the Dis
tr1ct committee reported back the bill to regulate
the use of the washington monument grounds,
with amendments. It prohibits any obstruction
OF the roadways, fast driving or the conveyance
through them OF merchandise, except for the gov
soliciting aims, subscriptions etc, or to deface
or disf1gure any OF the property 1t is forbidden,
Lie buildings and grounds, to discharge any nre-
arm or fireworks. The bill also forbids loud talk
ing, profanity, etc. The penalty prescribed for
not over $10O or Imprisonment from six months to
five years.
KNTERTARAENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL
CONGRESS-
In the Senate to-day, Mr.. Frye, from the foreign
relations committee, reported an amendment to
the sundry civil bill to appropriate $4,000 for the
gress, which will meet In washington next fall.
Referred to appropriations committee.
Capitol Topics.
YELLOWSTONE PARK TO BE THE PEOPLES.
The Yellowstone Park bill was passed by the
Senate Saturday afternoon. It defines the park
boundaries places it under the exclusive jurisdic-
tion OF the United States and sets the territory
apart as public park and pleasure ground for
the benefit OF the people The Secretary OF the
Interior is authorized to make rules for the man.
agement and care OF the park, and provision is
made for detail OF troops to protect its beauties
All hunting of wild animals or birds. except ami
mails dangerous to human life, fishing with nets
traps is prohibited, and violations are punish
able by fine and imprisonment The President is
who is to act as the usual justice OF the peace in
placing offenders within the jurisdiction OF Dis
tTct court and who is to receive salary OF 81 500.
REPRESENTATIVE AIKEN's CONDITION.
letter received from the home OF Representa-
tive Aiken, of South Carolina, reports his condi-
ton as very discouraging. In December, 1881,
Mr.. Aikens fell and injured himself seriously,
bruiSng the batch OF small nerves at the base OF
the backbone. This injury was aggravated by
was obliged to take to his bed in March, 1885, and
has been confined to it ever since, the nevers be-
suffering, He was treated for some time but ex-
perienced little relief. consultation OF doctors
recently held decided that he was suffering from
q malignant tumOr and now his condition Is said
to be quite serious.
PACIFIC RAILROADS.
The Senate committee on the judiciary had un-
der consideration this morning the House resolu-
tion providing for an Investigation OF the books
and accounts Of Pacific railroads. but reached no
conclusion.
Misses Sternberg and Ktngsford, now visiting
Mrs. Cleveland, were at the Capitol day, escorted
by Col. Wilson.
In the senate to-day Mr. Manderson, from the
committee on printing, reported a resolution,
which was adopted, ordering that 1000 copies OF
the interstate commerce act as it passed Congress
be printed for the use OF the Senate.
The House saturday afternoon passed the post
ofdce appropriation bill.
Against the COmnerce Bill.
BRIEfs RECEIVED By TIE ATToRNAY GENERAL.
The attorney general has received briefs from
Chauncy N. Depew, OF the New York Central rail-
road company, and nom representives OF the
Nashville and Louisville railroad company, and OF
q Boston company making arguments against
the Interstate commerce bill which is now before
the Attorney General for examination. These OIL
cials represent q number OF other companies in
Opposition to the bill
The Telephone Case.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE o. 8. SUPREME COURT TO-DAY.
In order to allow more time for the argument Of
the telephone cases the decisions OF the United
States Supreme Court were briefly announced to-
day instead Of being read in full, as usual After
the usual motions and admissions to the bar there
was brief coIloQuy between the chief justice and